Songs > Taxman

Taxman

(Harrison)

Song background
After George was placed in the 'super tax bracket', he composed "Taxman" - a song thoroughly ridiculing the dreaded tax system. John later claimed to have (reluctantly) helped with the lyric and was bitter about not receiving credit in any form for it. The theme was later touched on "You Never Give Me Your Money" from Abbey Road, which George was quoted as describing that it was nearly impossible to see the actual money they were earning, rather they saw notes and "funny paper".

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• August 5, 1966 (UK) (on Revolver)

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• The first Beatles song to specifically name living people: Prime Minister Harold Wilson and Leader of the Opposition Edward Heath.

Notable covers

• Stevie Ray Vaughn (from Greatest Hits)